HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1999-05-05 31606
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 1999
On May 5, 1999, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at 8 00 p m Councilmember Pastor delivered the invocation
Roll as called with the following result: John R Pastor, Maureen Miller
Brosnan*, Brian Duggan, Joe Laura, John J Walsh, Val I Vandersloot, and Jack
Engebretson Absent: None
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
#282-99 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,391st Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 21, 1999, are hereby
approved as submitted
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Walsh, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Mayor Kirksey read and presented a proclamation to Elaine Koons, Chair
of the Mayor's Task Force on Families and Youth, from the Offices of the Mayor and the
City Council proclaiming May, 1999 as Drug Awareness Month in the City of Livonia,
and scheduling a special Town Hall Meeting at the Civic Center Library Auditorium on
Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at 6 30 p m
Ms Koons addressed the special Town Hall Meeting, stating it is
important for everyone to attend The Police Department will be giving a demonstration
on illegal drugs, the canine dog will be there, as well as judges and ER physicians
Various information will be relayed with regard to the subject of drug abuse
*Councilmember Brosnan arrived at 8 09 p m due to tomorrow morning's Prayer
Breakfast responsibilities
Councilmember Vandersloot read and presented a resolution to Letter
Carriers Vicky Sawicki and Jerry Cleary proclaiming Saturday, May 8, 1999, as the
National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day, which resolution was adopted
as follows
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On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-99 WHEREAS, the Kids Count in Michigan Report conducted
by the Michigan League for Human Services and Michigan State
University verifies that an increasing and substantial number of children in
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties are at risk as a result of poverty
and hunger; and
WHEREAS, poverty adversely affects birth weight, child deaths, abuse
and neglect, education and the general health of children, and those of us
who do not know hunger have a responsibility to feed the hungry; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is
sponsoring their seventh annual National Food Drive on Saturday, May 8,
1999, with the NALC Branch One in the City of Livonia participating, and
WHEREAS, the cost of inaction is too high, particularly in the face of
many negative outcomes for children which are preventable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Livonia fully endorse and support the National
Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, and publicly advocate that the
residents of Livonia, Michigan, leave non-perishable food at their
mailboxes on Saturday, May 8, 1999, and that the City of Livonia
proclaims Saturday, May 8, 1999, as National Association of Letter
Carriers Food Drive Day
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
Councilmember Pastor relayed a greeting to his children (Rachel and
Ryan) and to his wife (Linda)
Additionally, Council President Engebretson addressed an anonymous
letter sent regarding the subject of Y2K, and announced a Town Hall Meeting scheduled
for Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 7 00 p m in the City Hall auditorium with respect to this
subject matter
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 15, 1999, re
People of the City of Livonia v Goretski Construction Company, 229 Mich App 279
(1998) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 454-97)
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A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated April 19, 1999,
re the temporary recording and transcribing of Council Study Minutes was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (CRs 78-99 and 79-99)
Councilmember Laura commented on the good job that MAT Court
Recording & Court Services has been doing with respect to submitting Council Public
Hearing/Study minutes in a timely manner, and suggested the Clerk's Office may wish
to continue this service on a permanent basis
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 3, 1999, re
additional information on the installation of an Irrigation System at the Fox Creek Golf
course and Computer Equipment for the 16th District Court Installment Purchase
Agreements was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Consent Agenda Item #12)
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated April 30, 1999,
addressed to the Wayne County Department of Public Services re requesting
accelerated construction of Seven Mile Road at the Wayne Road intersection to permit
fire engines to safely enter and exit Seven Mile Road was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (Consent Agenda Item #15)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#284-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Michael Coliton, 28652 Grandon, dated April 15, 1999, requesting
permission to close Grandon, between Harrison and Brentwood, on
Saturday, June 12, 1999, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, June 13, 1999, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police department.
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A communication from Dennis Shields, 19263 Fitzgerald, Livonia, dated
April 12, 1999, re flooding problems experienced at his property was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from Tom Bjorklund, Vice President and Regional
Manager of Time Warner Cable, dated April 15, 1999, re forwarding the Fifteenth
Annual Report of Time Warner Cable, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#285-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated April 9, 1999, regarding the enactment of 1998 PA
390 which contains certain changes regarding the subject of licensing of
dogs, the Council does hereby refer this subject to the Department of Law
to prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to Chapter 6 04 (Dogs)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances in order to be consistent with the recent
changes in State law, the same to thereafter be submitted to Council for
its consideration
#286-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated April 9, 1999, the Council does hereby
designate the City Clerk to perform the duties associated with the
issuance of dog licenses, which would otherwise be imposed upon
the City Treasurer pursuant to Section 14(3) of 1998 PA 390
#287-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Training Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety - Fire &
Rescue, dated April 19, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a Letter of Understanding between the City of Livonia and
Livonia Firefighters Union Local #1164 with respect to the establishment
of a second paramedic class, the Council does hereby approve such
Letter of Understanding and does hereby authorize the establishment of
the second paramedic class in the manner set forth in the Letter of
Understanding, FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve a budget
adjustment to the following accounts for this purpose
Account Debit Credit
Fire Station Construction Fund Balance $80,000 00
Contribution to General Fund 457 000 965 101 $80,000 00
Contributions-Other 101 000 691 000 $80,000 00
Fire Fighting Overtime 101 338 709 000 $80,000 00
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#288-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated April 19, 1999, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 15, 1999,
recommending approval of salary and fringe benefit adjustments for the
classification of Fire Chief for the period December 1, 1996 through
November 30, 1999, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#289-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 13, 1999, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3266
4/99, the Council does hereby accept the one year extension of the
quotation submitted in June of 1997 (previously accepted in Council
Resolution 688-97) by Metro Meter Service, Inc., P 0 Box 21331,
Owensboro, Kentucky 42304, to test, repair and calibrate large
commercial water meters at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes
requested for the period through December 31, 1999, for the amount of
$18,140 00 per year, plus an additional $8,000 00 per year for the
purchase of repair parts, and the Council does hereby authorize the
action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#290-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 13, 1999, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3267 4/99, the Council does
hereby accept the quotation of Sensus Technologies, Inc., P 0 Box 487,
Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401, to continue supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with small diameter water meters,
compound water meters (with remote reading device) and fire line meters
and testers for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001,
based upon the unit prices set forth in the attachment therein and based
upon a total increase of three (3%) percent for 1999 and 2000, and an
increase not to exceed six (6%) percent for 2001 based upon
documentable increases in production costs to Sensus Technologies, Inc ,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such expenditure from
funds already budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said items
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
#291-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 16, 1999,
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which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of five (5) 1999 John Deere 6x4 Gators from Commercial Lawnmower,
34955 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a net price of
$29,146 00, based on a total price of$32,046 00 less trade-ins of
$2,900 00, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this
purpose in the Public Service Division Equipment Maintenance Account
No 101-446-987-000, Idyl Wyld Golf Course Account No 101-683-985-
000, and Fox Creek Golf Course Account No 101-685-985-000,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract No
0716600724), as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#292-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of
Public Service, dated April 15, 1999, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road,
Novi, Michigan 48375, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) wheel loader for a net price
of$82,162 00, based on a total price of$97,162 00 less trade-in of
$15,000 00 for the 1988 Case wheel loader, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, and the bid of
Wolverine Power and Equipment Company is hereby rejected for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid report and recommendation
#293-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 19, 1999,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved as to
form by the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposal dated December 1, 1998, submitted by TEL-
Adjust, Inc , 6443 Inkster Road, Suite 270, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
48301, for performing a telecommunications audit for the City, the Council
does hereby accept the proposal submitted by TEL-Adjust, Inc for
completing all work required in connection with the telecommunications
audit with the understanding that TEL-Adjust, Inc will receive 50% (or
40% if refunds exceed $50,000 00) of any savings realized by the City as
a result of such audit; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract
with the aforesaid company in the manner and form submitted, subject to
review and approval by the Department of Law, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize such action without competitive bidding for the
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reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#294-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 19, 1999,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved as to
form by the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposal dated December 1, 1998, submitted by TEL-
Adjust, Inc., 6443 Inkster Road, Suite 270, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
48301, for performing a telecommunications audit for the City, the Council
does hereby refer this subject matter and the possibility of future savings
with respect to the cost of telecommunications activities within City
facilities to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#295-99 WHEREAS, an Installment Purchase Agreement (the
"Agreement") between the City of Livonia (the "City") and Application
Technology Group, Inc ("Application") (the "Vendor") and Comerica Bank,
(the "Bank") for the purchase, delivery and installation of computer
equipment for the 16th District Court, as set forth in the Vendors'
Quotation (the "Equipment") has been prepared, and
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation price of the Equipment is
$121,712 (the "Purchase Price"), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the City will pay the Purchase
Price in ten (10) semi-annual installments, commencing on November 1,
1999, as will be specified in the Agreement (each, a "Payment Date"), with
interest payable thereon at a rate equal to 4 30% per annum, but if the
interest on the Purchase Price becomes includable in the gross income of
the holder of the Agreement due to any action by the City and not
because of any changes in the tax laws or regulations of the United States
of America (the "Taxable Event"), then the rate on the Purchase Price
shall change to 6 45% per annum from the date such interest becomes
included in the gross income of the holder of the Agreement (the "Taxable
Rate"), and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is to be assigned to the Bank, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve the Agreement and authorize the
City's Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and/or certain other
documentation relative thereto
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
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1 The Agreement is hereby approved substantially in the form on file
with the City Clerk The City shall incur the debt described in the
Agreement through execution of the Agreement by the officers
authorized below which debt shall consist of the Purchase Price of
*"' $121,712, which Purchase Price shall be payable in ten (10)
semi-annual installments with interest thereon at a rate of 4 30%
per annum or, in the case of a Taxable Event, at the Taxable Rate
The installments of interest shall be payable semi-annually,
commencing November 1, 1999 and installments of principal shall
be payable semi-annually commencing November 1, 1999
2 The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Agreement and deliver it to the Vendor, substantially in
the form on file with the City Clerk with such additions, changes and
modifications as shall be approved by the City's Bond Counsel
3 The useful life of the Equipment is hereby determined to be not less
than twenty (20) years
4 The Mayor, City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby directed
and authorized to execute such additional documentation as shall
be necessary to effectuate the closing of the Agreement and the
assignment thereof
5 The assignment of the Agreement by the Vendor to the Bank is
hereby approved
6 The City hereby agrees to include in its budget for each year
commencing with the current fiscal year, a sum which will be
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Agreement
coming due before the next fiscal year In addition, the City hereby
pledges to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City
each year in an amount necessary to make its debt service
payments under the Agreement, subject to applicable constitutional,
statutory and charter tax rate limitations
7 The City hereby designates its obligations under the Agreement as
"qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of
interest expense by financial institutions pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")
8 The City hereby covenants that, to the extent permitted by law, it
shall take all actions within its control necessary to maintain the
exemption of the interest on the obligations under the Agreement
from general federal income taxation (as opposed to alternative
minimum or other indirect taxation) under the Code, including but
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not limited to, actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage earnings, if
applicable, and the expenditure and investment of proceeds of the
Agreement and moneys deemed to be proceeds
9 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded
#296-99 WHEREAS, an Installment Purchase Agreement (the
"Agreement") between the City of Livonia (the "City"), Sprinkler Services
Company ("Sprinkler"), Valley Turf, Inc. ("Valley") (Sprinkler and Valley
hereinafter referred to as the "Vendors") and Comerica Bank, (the "Bank")
for the purchase, delivery and installation of an eighteen hole golf course
irrigation system, for Fox Creek Golf Course, together with pump station,
as set forth in the Vendors' Quotations (the "Equipment") has been
prepared, and
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation price of the Equipment is
$391,828 67 with $234,878 67 owed to Valley for the furnishing of the
Equipment and $156,950 00 owed to Sprinkler for the installation of the
Equipment (together the "Purchase Price"), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the City will pay the Purchase
Price in ten (10) semi-annual installments, commencing on November 1,
1999, as will be specified in the Agreement (each, a "Payment Date"), with
interest payable thereon at a rate equal to 4 30% per annum, but if the
interest on the Purchase Price becomes includable in the gross income of
the holder of the Agreement due to any action by the City and not
because of any changes in the tax laws or regulations of the United States
of America (the "Taxable Event"), then the rate on the Purchase Price
shall change to 6 45% per annum from the date such interest becomes
included in the gross income of the holder of the Agreement (the "Taxable
Rate"), and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is to be assigned to the Bank, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve the Agreement and authorize the
City's Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and/or certain other
documentation relative thereto
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The Agreement is hereby approved substantially in the form on file
with the City Clerk. The City shall incur the debt described in the
Agreement through execution of the Agreement by the officers
authorized below which debt shall consist of the Purchase Price of
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$391,828 67, which Purchase Price shall be payable in ten (10)
semi-annual installments with interest thereon at a rate of 4 30%
per annum, or, in the case of a Taxable Event, at the Taxable Rate
The installments of interest shall be payable semi-annually,
commencing November 1, 1999 and installments of principal shall
be payable semi-annually commencing November 1, 1999 The
amount to be borrowed shall be $391,828 00 with the remaining
670 being paid in cash by the City
2 The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Agreement and deliver it to the Vendors, substantially
in the form on file with the City Clerk with such additions, changes
and modifications as shall be approved by the City's Bond Counsel
3 The useful life of the Equipment is hereby determined to be not less
than twenty (20) years
4 The Mayor, City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby directed
and authorized to execute such additional documentation as shall
be necessary to effectuate the closing of the Agreement and the
assignment thereof
5 The assignment of the Agreement by the Vendors to the Bank is
hereby approved
6 The City hereby agrees to include in its budget for each year
commencing with the current fiscal year, a sum which will be
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Agreement
coming due before the next fiscal year In addition, the City hereby
pledges to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City
each year in an amount necessary to make its debt service
payments under the Agreement, subject to applicable
constitutional, statutory and charter tax rate limitations
7 The City hereby designates its obligations under the Agreement as
"qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of
interest expense by financial institutions pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")
8 The City hereby covenants that, to the extent permitted by law, it
shall take all actions within its control necessary to maintain the
exemption of the interest on the obligations under the Agreement
from general federal income taxation (as opposed to alternative
minimum or other indirect taxation) under the Code, including but
not limited to, actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage earnings, if
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applicable, and the expenditure and investment of proceeds of the
Agreement and moneys deemed to be proceeds
9 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 8, 1999, re
conditions relating to building materials, size of homes, etc , was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
#297-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated April 15, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting color renderings of the
proposed storage facility at the Police complex and the truck scale facility
on Glendale Avenue, the Council does hereby approve such renderings in
the manner and form herein submitted
#298-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated April 14, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting that two traffic
signals be installed for northbound and southbound Bicentennial Drive at
the new Fire Station No 3 driveway, and having considered the necessity
for such traffic signal installations, the Council does hereby authorize the
said traffic signal installations, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
approve of the City assuming 100% of the installation and annual
maintenance costs for such traffic signal, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$42,000 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account)
for the cost of the signals ($40,000 00) and the design fee imposed by
Wayne County ($2,000 00), and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a cost agreement, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, at such time as the proposed agreement is forwarded by the
County of Wayne, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Division of Roads
#299-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of current plans for the disposition of the existing Fire Station located at
Farmington and Seven Mile Roads to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation
#300-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
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dated April 19, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
is approved as to form by the City Attorney and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract
between the City of Livonia and Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc , 34935
Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for design services for the
Plymouth Road Resurfacing from Inkster Road to Farmington Road in an
amount not to exceed $94,500 00, the Council does hereby approve this
contract; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $94,500 00 from the General
Obligation Road Bond Issue Fund for this purpose, and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid company and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#301-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated April 14, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the request from William
Kirkland to eliminate the sidewalk at 29087 Barkley from the 1999
Sidewalk Repair Program, the Council does hereby approve and grant this
request.
#302-99 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
June 28, 1999, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 99-2-6-1, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 405-98, to determine whether or not
to amend Sections 2 08, 4 02 and 4 03 of the Zoning Ordinance to
set forth zoning requirements for family (1 to 6 children) and group
(7 to 12 children) day care homes in residential districts, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 4-64-99 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 99-2-6-1 be
approved,
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FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Brosnan, Duggan, Laura, Walsh, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#303-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 19, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 878-98, and a request from
Councilmember Brian Duggan regarding the subject of the formation of a
City policy of payment for appraisals relative to the sale of City-owned
property, the Council does hereby refer the subject of how neighboring
communities address the matter of payment for appraisals of municipally-
owned property to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#304-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 19, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 878-98, and a request from
Councilmember Brian Duggan regarding the subject of the formation of a
City policy of payment for appraisals relative to the sale of City-owned
property, the Council does hereby refer the subject (a list) of all land
owned by the City to the Mayor for his report and recommendation
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On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 19, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 111-99, regarding a proposed
ordinance adding Section 015 to Title 12, Chapter 08 (Street and Alley
Vacations) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, with respect
to a fee structure for administrative costs of handling vacating petitions,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action on this matter
Laura withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution Walsh then withdrew his motion
on the foregoing
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, it was
#305-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 19, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 111-99, regarding a proposed
ordinance adding Section 015 to Title 12, Chapter 08 (Street and Alley
Vacations) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, with respect
to a fee structure for administrative costs of handling vacating petitions,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an
ordinance amendment establishing a fee structure that allows a 50%
refund of the fee prior to mailing of public hearing notices, the same to
thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Brosnan, Duggan, Walsh, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#306-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 19, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 108-99, and a request from
Councilmember Brian Duggan regarding the subject matter of the City
policy regarding Class C liquor license quotas, the Council does hereby
refer the matter of a proposed policy regarding Class C liquor license
quotas in light of recent changes in State law and a report as to how other
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communities in Wayne County are handling this issue to the Mayor for a
report and recommendation
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 17 OF ARTICLE XVIII
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(Petition 98-10-6-5)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Duggan left the podium at 8 29 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next matter
Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 98-11-1-22)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Duggan returned to the podium at 8 30 p m
Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 99-1-1-1)
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Duggan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 98-10-1-20)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Brosnan, Duggan, Laura, Walsh, Vandersloot, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#307-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Training Coordinator for the Department of Public
Safety- Fire & Rescue, dated April 13, 1999, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia Fire
Department and the Life Support Training Institute, 25300 W Eight Mile
Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034, to allow the LSTI to utilize the Fire
Department as a practical skills clinical provider for Livonia personnel as
well as for other area departments, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law, as well as to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Walsh, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 1, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 3-57-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Metro-Detroit Signs, on behalf of
Walgreens Pharmacy, requesting approval for signage on property located
at 8850 Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor and Walsh
NAYS Brosnan, Duggan, Laura, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#308-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 1, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 3-57-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Metro-Detroit Signs, on behalf of
Walgreens Pharmacy, requesting approval for signage on property located
at 8850 Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approves the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Walgreens, as received by the
Planning Commission on March 11, 1999, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, and
2 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Duggan, Laura, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
NAYS Pastor and Walsh
The President declared the resolution adopted
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John Deters, 23544 Hoover Road, Warren, Michigan, was present to answer questions
of Council with respect to signage for Walgreens Pharmacy
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from EPI Printers, Inc , dated
February 24, 1999, for new industrial facilities to be located within the City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No 54, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on Wednesday,
April 14, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution 144-99, the Council does
hereby determine to deny this request since it is the determination of the
Council that the approval of the said Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate at this time would not be in the best interest of the citizens of
Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan and Laura
NAYS Pastor, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Pastor, it was
#309-99 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from EPI Printers, Inc , dated
February 24, 1999, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 54, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded EPI Printers, Inc , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
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1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, EPI Printers, Inc , finds and determines (a) that the
granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any
taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local
governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and (b) the
applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P.A. 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from EPI Printers, Inc. covering new
industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 54 for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant
and incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the
documentation required to process applications for industrial
facilities exemption certificates
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
NAYS Duggan and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
A communication from EPI Printers, Inc , dated April 22, 1999, re
forwarding the Letter of Agreement required by the City with respect to their request for
an Industrial Facilities Exemption was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#310-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated April 28, 1999, regarding the replacement of
sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the following
amounts
Parcels of property and assessment, as outlined in the Treasurer's
letter dated April 28, 1999, is included herein by reference,
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 410-98 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12 04 340 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the City Treasurer having
thereafter sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the owners of
property to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council
on this date was given and at least 30 days having expired since the
giving of such notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 150 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this resolution wherein a
special assessment is placed upon such property for said charges,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize installment payments in the
number of three (3) installments at 6% interest where assessments
exceed $400 and the property owner has requested such installments,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall
give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons chargeable
therewith, such notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known
address of such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of
the City, and where payments herein authorized are not made within the
specified time this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City
Assessor who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10% of
such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable therewith
on the next general tax roll, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A communication from the Office of the Treasurer, dated April 28, 1999,
re Single Lot Assessments for the 1998 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program (Contract
98-C) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 100-99)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#311-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 8, 1999, transmitting for Council
acceptance a Warranty Deed more particularly described as follows.
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Warranty Deed dated March 19, 1999, executed by Fadi Daouk,
President, Prairie Development West, L L C , to the City of Livonia for
Description of Levan Court Right-of-Way
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, and part of the Southwest
1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 5,
TOWN 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, THENCE N 00°14'00" E, 60 00
FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SEVEN MILE
ROAD (120 FEET WIDE) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
THENCE S 89°14'30" E 50 35 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE N 00°45'30" E 20 00 FEET, THENCE
76 88 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT,
RADIUS 164 50 FEET, CENTRAL ANGLE 26°46'34", CHORD N
12°3747" W 76 18 FEET, THENCE 41 66 FEET ALONG THE ARC
OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, RADIUS 50 00 FEET, CENTRAL
ANGLE 47°44'18", CHORD N 02°08'55" W 40 46 FEET, THENCE
146 85 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT,
RADIUS 60 00 FEET, CENTRAL ANGLE 140°13'50", CHORD N
48°23'41"W 112 85 FEET, THENCE 40 11 FEET ALONG THE
ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, RADIUS 50 00 FEET,
CENTRAL ANGLE 45°57'26", CHORD S 84°28'06" W 39 04 FEET,
THENCE N 72°33'10" W 194 93 FEET, THENCE 73 56 FEET
ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, RADIUS 260 00
FEET, CENTRAL ANGLE 16°12'40", CHORD N 80°39'30" W 73 32
FEET, THENCE 41 87 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO
THE RIGHT, RADIUS 53 50 FEET, CENTRAL ANGLE 44°50'26",
CHORD N 66°20'37" W 40 81 FEET, THENCE 277 55 FEET
ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, RADIUS 60 00,
CENTRAL ANGLE 265°03'07", CHORD S 03°33'03" W 88 44
FEET, THENCE 35 08 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO
THE RIGHT, RADIUS 53 50 FEET, CENTRAL ANGLE 37°34'05",
CHORD N 69°48'31" E 34 45 FEET, THENCE 65 81 FEET ALONG
THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, RADIUS 200 00 FEET,
CENTRAL ANGLE 18°51'16", CHORD S 81°58'48" E 65 52 FEET,
THENCE S 72°33'10" E 276 45 FEET, THENCE S 00°45'30"W
123 17 FEET, THENCE S 89°14'30" E 32 65 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING CONTAINS 1 1030 ACRE OF LAND MORE OR
LESS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF
PUBLIC RECORD
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the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Levan Court is
Iim• an improved public street and is open for public street purposes, and
FURTHER, that said street is accepted into the City's Local Street
System
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#312-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept the gift of seven (7) teddy bears from Garfield
Elementary School Junior Girl Scout Troop #822 for donation to
appropriate charities
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#313-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 26, 1999, re
administrative response to CR 107-99 —forwarding an appraisal of the Bobby's Country
House property located at 35780 W Five Mile Road was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#314-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 27,
1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 106-99, and a
communication from the Department of Law, dated April 26, 1999,
transmitting a copy of the appraisal obtained regarding the Bobby's
County House property, and having also considered a letter from Bobby's
Country House, 35780 W Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
requesting approval for the sale and transfer of the assets and leasehold
interest in Bobby's Country House to Harry Sisko, George Demopoulos
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and Walter Martin, on behalf of an entity to be formed, the Council does
hereby request that, in accordance with Council Resolution 300-88, the
Director of Finance (with the assistance of the Department of Law)
prepare specifications to obtain competitive bids for the proposed sale of
this City-owned property, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request
that such specifications be submitted to Council for its review and
approval prior to obtaining competitive bids with respect to this property,
and that all competitive bids shall thereafter be submitted to Council for its
consideration
A communication from Frank and Cindy Schroeder, 19030 Van Road,
Livonia, dated May 3, 1999, re requesting a residency requirement and/or residency
priority clause be added to the extension of the lease agreement with Livonia Hockey
Association for the Devon-Aire Arena was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 933-98 and CR 258-99)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 30, 1999, re
forwarding a proposed amendment to the lease agreement with the Livonia Hockey
Association for Devon-Aire Arena and recommending approval of the existing bylaws of
the Livonia Hockey Association with respect to registration requirements and the issue
of residency was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
933-98 and CR 258-99)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#315-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 27,
1999, and a communication from the Department of Law, dated April 19,
1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, and a subsequent
communication dated April 30, 1999, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Amendment No 2 to the Lease
Agreement for Devon-Aire Arena between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Hockey Association, the Council does hereby take this means to
indicate its approval of the existing bylaws of the Livonia Hockey
Association with respect to registration requirements and the issue of
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residency, FURTHER, based upon the representation that there will be no
changes in the residency requirements currently contained in the bylaws,
two the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached Amendment No 2 in
the manner and form herein submitted
Carl Creighton, 36985 Margareta, Livonia, Secretary of the Livonia Hockey Association,
was present to answer questions of Council The Council requested a response to the
letter received from Frank and Cindy Schroeder from Mr Creighton
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#316-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the issue of
rezoning the Bobby's Country House property located at 35780 W Five
Mile Road to the Planning Commission to determine the appropriate
zoning classification
John Walsh stated for the benefit of his colleagues that he would be participating in the
next matter His law firm represents AT&T Wireless, but no conflict of interest exists
with respect to Nextlink Michigan, Inc
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#317-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., requesting approval for access to and ongoing use of the public right-
of-ways within the City for a proposed telecommunications system utilizing
approximately 9 miles of public right-of-way, as more particularly
described in the attachment to the permit application, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Wednesday, April 28, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
176-99, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#318-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
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Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc , the Council does hereby refer the subject of the ninety (90) day
review process for Telecommunications Permit Applications to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#319-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., the Council does hereby refer the subject of the timeline for the
process of review of Telecommunications Permit Applications (such as the
application filed by Nextlink Michigan, Inc.) to the Department of Law for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#320-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., the Council does hereby refer the subject of availability and/or need
for special legal counsel with respect to this matter to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#321-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., the Council does hereby refer to the Director of Finance for his report
and recommendation the subject of Nextlink Michigan, Inc.'s financial
viability
No one from the audience spoke during the audience communication
portion of the meeting
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Councilmember Vandersloot thanked Dr Lynn Babcock, principal of Grant
Elementary School, and all of the students who came to participate in the Arbor Day
celebration She also introduced her houseguest, Dr Lidia Bajavana, a visiting
gynecologist/obstetrician from Siberia, who is part of the Rotary Group Exchange
Program Ms Vandersloot noted that five (5) medical professionals from Siberia are
presently guests in Livonia.
Councilmember Brosnan announced that the 25th Annual Livonia
Community Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for 7 15 a m tomorrow at Laurel Manor, is sold
out; however, it will be broadcast on City Channel 8 throughout the month of May She
thanked all the people who participated in putting together this event.
City Engineer Schron remarked to the viewing audience that there is road
construction taking place in Old Rosedale Subdivision, and encouraged these residents
to park as many of their vehicles in their driveways as possible during the evening
Council President Engebretson thanked Councilmember Vandersloot for
her leadership in the "Tree City USA" process, and for her role in the Arbor Day
celebration held last Friday He also thanked the City Channel 8 volunteers and
employees for their efforts in televising the Council meetings, and noted that Jeanne
Treff s (Administrative Assistant in the Cable Division of Community Resources) mother
passed away yesterday, and offered condolences to her family
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,392hdRegular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 13 pm , May 5, 1999
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